1. Ms. Ferrari 6/7 Grade Math

2. Welcome to Math
I am very excited to be working with such energetic, creative and hardworking students. I am determined to ensure the success of each and every one of you. This website is a valuable resource for both students and parents. If you need to contact me, please do not hesitate to do so. My is
I will be sure to answer you all in a timely manner. I hope we can work together to have a wonderful school year!

3. Procedures Homeroom Uniform policy Morning procedure Switching classes
Schedule
Drills
Tour

4. Classroom Policies General Classroom Rules
RESPECT for yourself, others, and your environment
RESPONSIBILITY for your actions and your learning
READINESS to learn 
Classroom Expectations
Homework completed on time using a pencil
Show all your work!!
Try your best and ask for assistance when needed
Have a positive attitude
Come to class prepared to learn

5. Classroom Participation
Come to class prepared
Working in groups
Completing class assignments
Behavior clipboard
Chart with students names for each day and mark the following if applicable:
L=Late
T=Talking
CO=Calling Out
Att=Not Paying Attention
OT=Off Task
OS=Out of Seat
TH=Throwing Objects
Ar=Arguing
NP=Not Prepared
Affects class participation grade
Class Participation Rubric

6. Math Supplies Notebook or binder Composition notebook
2 folders with pockets
Pencil case
No. 2 pencils
Red pens
1 book sock
Assignment pad

7. Homework
Homework is assigned almost every night of the week. You are expected to show ALL your work.
Completeness
Check, Incomplete, 0
Review homework in class and students are expected to correct wrong answers
Students should ask questions about homework
Homework rubric
Hand homework in one day late for half credit
Homework assignments may also be collected and counted as a grade
Math Calendar

8. Math Calendar For each month, there are four weeks of questions.
Students must complete the whole page by the end of the month (due first day of the following month)
Students must show work on loose-leaf paper and write answer on blank calendar
Students must staple calendar, blank calendar with answers, and scrap and hand in
Math calendar will count as a homework grade
Math calendars will be accepted two days late, but points will be deducted

9. Math Textbook & Google Classroom
my.hrw.com
Online textbook
Helpful resources
Reteach worksheets and extra practice worksheets
Each student has a user name and password
Chrome books
Use google classroom
Students get a class code and join my class
Assignments will be posted on google classroom

10. Classwork Math Journal
Warm Up: Every day there is a problem on the SmartBoard. Students come in, take out composition notebook, and complete problem in composition notebook. If students do not finish warm up, they are expected to complete it at a different time
Math journals are checked every two weeks and counted as a classwork grade
U, unsatisfactory: 60
✔-: 70
✔: 80
✔+: 90
✔++: 100
0: no journal handed in
Exit Slips
At the end of some classes, I give an exit slip. A few questions on material covered in class or material from last nights homework
Students have opportunity to write a comment on the slip, explaining if there is something he/she struggled with
Facebook, twitter, instagram, snap chat board

11. Math Centers Tier 2 Group work
Complete 2 centers per day (15 minute centers)
Group leader
Tickets
Fill out center sheet weekly
Classwork Rubric used for center grade

12. Tests/Quizzes Tests/Quizzes are given at the end of each Chapter
Written tests and computer tests (link-it)
Study guides and test review sheets are posted on the website
If a test or quiz is below 64, students need to have it signed by a parent/guardian

13. North Bergen Grading Policy
25% homework
25% tests and quizzes
25% classwork
25% class participation A A A B B B C C C D F

14. North Bergen Website Open a web browser
Type in
Click on teacher webpages near the top of the page
Click on Ferrari, Dana from the list of teachers
Homework is posted on my webpage every night
News and notes
Family Letter and Activities
Study guides/test reviews
Important resources

15. Parent Portal Graded assignments will be posted on the parent portal
Please check this regularly.

16. Extra Help Tuesday after school 3:00-3:25
Students must bring a note signed by a parent/guardian (by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday) stating they have permission to stay for extra help.  Please include how he/she will be getting home after extra help.   

17. Mission Statement-North Bergen
Together students, parents, teachers, supervisors, directors, and administrators must work to create an environment in which the children of North Bergen can gain the skills necessary to be successful, informed citizens in order to actively participate in society.

18. Mission Statement-McKinley
Our school strives to be a radically and culturally diverse community of students, parents and staff, dedicated to creating a peaceful environment in which, each person is treated with unconditional positive regard and acceptance. Within such an environment, each student in Pre-K-8th grade, will become empowered and inspired to reach his or her full academic, emotional, and physical potential.

19. I LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR !!
For your success..
Your involvement is crucial!
Mathematics is important-think about activities that require mathematical thinking
Show how mathematics is used when you are out with your family
Discuss how mathematics is used in careers such as engineering, architecture, and medicine, in space exploration, and in other real-life situations
Take time to review and check your homework. Just solving a problem is not enough
I LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR !!

20. Course Questions-6th Grade
1.) Why is it important to show work?
2.) What is the proper way of answering open-ended questions?
3.) How are whole numbers, fractions, and decimals related?
4.) How are positive and negative numbers used in real-life?

21. Course Questions-6th Grade
5.) Describe situations where you use fractions
6.) How are proportions and percent related?
7.) What is algebra?
8.) Why is homework important?
9.) Why is it important to check work?
10.) Why is language and vocabulary important in math?

22. Course Questions-6th Grade
11.) Why is it important to check your answer for reasonableness?
12.) How can you study for math?

23. Course Questions-7th Grade
1.) Why is it important to show work?
2.) What is the proper way of answering open-ended questions?
3.) How are rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real number related?
4.) How are integers used in real-life?
5.) What is algebra?
6.) Why is homework important?

24. Course Questions-7th Grade
7.) What is a proportion?
8.) What is probability?
9.) How are algebra and geometry related?
10.) Why is it important to check your work?
11.) Why is language and vocabulary important in math?
12.) Why is it important to check your answer for reasonableness?
13.) How can you study for math?

25. Multiplication Pre-Test
Mathematical Me
Facebook About me
Book handout
Full name in book
Index card
Name and condition of book
Multiplication Pre-Test

26. Math this Summer Think about a time in the summer that you used math
Describe the situation
Describe what math skill was used

27. Goals
Think about 3 goals you want to achieve this year